1st hour - The Chemistry of Life

Name 4 common atoms or elements found in living things?

A compound contains:

• the same type of atoms

• different types of atoms

All of the following are criteria for a molecule to be organic except:

• are complex

• is produced by living things

• must contain Carbon

• comes from a plant

What are the 4 important Macromolecules in Biology?

• Carbohyrates and Phosphates

• Carbohydrates and Lipids

• Proteins and Nitrogen

• Proteins and Nucleic Acids

Which of the following are examples of Carbohydrates?

• Starch in potatoes

• olive oil

• cheese

• cellulose found in plants

Which of the following are examples of Lipids?

• bread

• olive oil

• DNA

• butter

Which of the following are examples of proteins?

• eggs

• cheese

• nuts

• meat